Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure
Game by Activision
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Save: None
Released: 1994
Works with: N/A
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Opening Snide Remarks: I was a fan of the original Pitfall.  I played the 
crap out of the Atari 2600 version, but will I like this version. 

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Gameplay Descripion: Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is basically an above
average platform game.  The first level is really good.  It's kind of like an
updated pitfall.  There's vines to grab, quicksand, the whole shebang.  But,
once the second level begins and from then on, this game becomes just another
platform game.  It's nothing like Pitfall from the 2nd level on.      
Liked: First level.
Hated: Every other level.

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Graphics Description: Pitfall: TMA has some nice graphics.  The main 
character moves well and animates very nicely.  The enemies are pretty cool
looking and the backgrounds are really good.
Liked: Lifelike animation.
Hated: Nothing.

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Sound/Music Description: The music in Pitfall: TME is pretty good.  It's not
very memorable, but it works when you play the game.  The sound fx are okay.
Liked: Okay music.
Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: Pitfall: TME controls fairly well.  It plays just
fine.  There are a lot of different actions for Pitfall Harry but they're not
too complicated.  The game design is great if you just want a platform game.  
If you want an update to Pitfall, then just play the first level over and 
over again.   
Liked: Good controls.
Hated: Levels 2-the end of the game.

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Improve: Make the whole game like the first level.

RIYL: Pitfall, Mischief Makers(N64) 

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Final Words: If you want an updated version of Pitfall, then you might like
this game, especially the first level.  If you're just looking for a good 
platform game, then this is a good game for you.  

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Score
Gameplay: ***
Graphics: ****
Sound/Music: ***
Play Control/Game Design: ***
Personal Opinion: ***
Total: 16 out of 25
Final Score: 64 %

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Currently Known Codes: None.

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